All posts tagged "Parish Development Model"
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1.2KNationalTHRIVE Uganda unveils 20 community hubs to empower Bugisu youth
Speaking at the launch, THRIVE Uganda Country Director Caleb Wakhungu said the programme seeks to strengthen community-led development by enabling citizens, particularly...
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1.6KBig StoryMuseveni: I chose ‘cantankerous’ Balaam, Nameere to shake up local govts
According to Museveni, the pair were deliberately deployed to the ministry because of their reputation for being outspoken, confrontational, and unwilling to...
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2.1KOP-EDOPINION: Why Balaam, Nameere could be reformers of Uganda’s local govts
Namisindwa LC5 Chairman Bwayo Emma argues that Balaam Barugahara and Justine Nameere have an opportunity to reform Uganda's local governments through stronger...
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1.5KBig StoryMuseveni bets on oil, infrastructure to power Uganda’s next growth phase
President Museveni said the anticipated oil revenues will provide government with additional resources to finance critical development priorities and reduce infrastructure bottlenecks...
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649NationalONC highlights Kaliro woman’s poultry success, thanks to Shs1m PDM cash
The ONC team visited Ms. Kyoyagala Edisa, a resident of Kasokwe Trading Centre Village in Kasokwe Parish, whose journey under the Parish...
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743FeaturesPDM Success: How Iganga farmer turned Shs1m poultry project into a thriving livestock business
Abdul is among thousands of Ugandans benefiting from the government's flagship poverty alleviation programme, which seeks to move households from subsistence production...
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772CrimeZOMBO: PDM agent arrested for diverting Shs7m funds to settle bank loan
The disputed funds were part of PDM money disbursed to beneficiaries through the Wendi digital wallet platform, which is used by government...
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924FeaturesONC monitoring highlights PDM success as Kaliro widow turns Shs1m loan into thriving livestock venture
When Ms Galyanga Proscovia received Shs1 million under the Parish Development Model, she chose to invest in piggery farming. Today, she owns...
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2.0KBig StoryFULL SPEECH: Museveni charts Uganda’s next growth phase in ‘No More Sleep’ agenda
According to the President, PDM has already reached 3.7 million households and government will continue increasing funding to support wealth creation at...
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812NationalOver 500 villages at risk as landslide cracks widen in Namisindwa
The cracks, which became more pronounced after heavy rains on Wednesday, have already caused widespread destruction, with several homes developing large structural...
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897OP-EDEnough of Lamentations: Youth leaders must deliver solutions, not excuses
In this thought-provoking opinion, Youth Inclusion Advocate Akankwatsa Ronald argues that youth leaders must stop blaming others and start offering practical solutions...
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913National“Live above suspicion”, Kamuli PDM officials told as district moves to crack down on corruption
Kamuli Resident District Commissioner (RDC) Rose Birungi specifically cautioned against allegations of extortion involving some parish chiefs, Community Development Officers and members...
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889NationalGov’t begins disbursing UGX 80bn cattle restocking funds
The Office of the Prime Minister expects to complete the first phase of disbursements to all 16,000 targeted households by June 30,...
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692NewsPolitical campaigns are over, time for economic mobilisation – Nekesa urges party structures
As part of the new directive, Nekesa instructed NRM parish chairpersons to compile comprehensive reports on the implementation and performance of the...
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809Big StoryFresh shake-up looms as Museveni reviews Permanent Secretaries
State House sources indicate that some Permanent Secretaries could be dropped altogether, while others may be transferred to different ministries depending on...
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830NationalMP Kikabi hails Agroecology at AIBIS Farm, pledges support for Climate-Smart Agriculture
Dr Kikabi expressed admiration for the innovations being implemented at the farm, describing them as practical solutions that could help transform agriculture...
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804NationalTechnology and irrigation key to agricultural growth, Busia farmers told
Busia farmers have been urged to adopt technology, irrigation and value addition to increase productivity and incomes, with NRM Treasurer Barbara Nekesa...
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745NationalAIBIS Agroecology Farm to host PDM agriculture training in Kyankwanzi
AIBIS has consistently demonstrated commitment to community empowerment through farmer training, environmental conservation and sustainable agricultural production, making it a suitable partner...
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943News“I Will Sack You” – Museveni turns heat on ministers as anti-corruption pressure mounts
Addressing newly sworn-in legislators, the Vice President and parliamentary leadership, the President expressed frustration that despite billions of shillings invested in poverty...
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1.3KBig Story‘At 82, I Can Still Fight With the Bible, AK-47 and Pen’ – Museveni roasts Mwenda over senile remarks
In a lengthy statement issued on Saturday, Museveni dismissed Mwenda’s criticism as “neo-colonial sabotage,” insisting that despite his age, he remains fully...
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524CrimeKalaki Parish Chief, SACCO bosses remanded over PDM extortion
Prosecution alleges that the accused convinced vulnerable residents that payment was necessary for their names to be considered for financial support from...
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488NationalNebbi Municipal Council approves UGX 9.1Bn budget for 2026/27
Sector allocations show education taking the largest share at 35.5 percent, followed by engineering at 20.9 percent, administration at 14.5 percent, while...
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851NationalONC’s Namyalo rallies Ugandans for Museveni’s swearing-in, hints at new term priorities
Namyalo said the new Kisanja will focus on strengthening implementation of key government programmes, particularly the Parish Development Model, which remains central...
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1.2KNationalGov’t orders fresh PDM SACCO elections amid corruption concerns
The directive comes amid growing scrutiny of PDM SACCO operations in Zombo, where beneficiaries have raised concerns over alleged extortion, manipulation of...